An introduction to the creative and conceptual presentation of information. Emphasis will be on discovering concise, communicative, and creative methods for presenting a variety of informational formats.

TAUGHT:

Fall

CONTENT AND TOPICS:

an introduction to the creative and conceptual presentation of information. Emphasis will be on discovering concise, communicative, and creative methods for presenting a variety of informational formats.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

-- Have an overview of graphic design history and contemporary professional practice and information design.-- Be introduced to the organization of complex information.-- Be introduced to the creative presentation of information in the form of charts, graphs, and comparative information.-- Have advanced experimentation in the hierarchal ordering of typographic and image information.-- Be introduced to web design software (Adobe GoLive).-- Be introduced to paper making issues including weights, coatings, recycling, etc.